Players in tears as coach passes away during game
The manager only took charge of his team just weeks ago
Team members dropped to their knees weeping as they learned of their manager's death during a contest in Serbia's top flight
Head coach the 44-year-old collapsed and underwent emergency care pitchside before being transported to medical facilities during his club's fixture at their opponents' ground on the start of the week
The top-tier contest continued but was abandoned moments before half-time when information of the manager's demise arrived at the stadium
Recordings of the game showed team members and personnel from each team in emotional pain at the news
Previously a BH representative player, forty-four, was just named leader of his team on 23 October
"The organization has been deprived of not only a outstanding specialist but most importantly a wonderful human being, a confidant, and a competitor who, with his expertise, vitality and character has made a significant impact on the hearts of all who had the privilege of meeting him"
The country's soccer authority said its "football community has lost one more true football professional" with his passing
"During his extensive athletic journey, Zizovic represented multiple teams in the top division of the nation, especially HSK Zrinjski Mostar, another team and FK Borac Banja Luka, and he furthermore played in the jersey of the country's representative side"
"Upon completing his playing career, he dedicated himself to management, guiding clubs in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region"
"The premature death represents a significant blow for the country's soccer"
"The dedication for soccer and the mark you created will stay in our memories permanently"
Prominent teams additionally expressed condolences, including the renowned team, who passed on their "heartfelt sorrow"
